There wasn’t much to suggest Mark Stoops was planning on Saturday being his last game coaching the Wildcats, telling reporters, “Like it or not, I’m a Kentuckian” when previewing the annual Governor’s Cup battle in Louisville.
“This is home,” the 13-year coach said — while also talking recruiting plans for the 2026 season.
Then he dropped a bomb during his call-in radio show late Monday evening, doubling down on that confidence entering the offseason by confirming Kentucky will have its starting quarterback back, too. Cutter Boley is planning on running it back by Stoops’ side next fall, he said.